Registered Nurse

Description

Registered Nurse

Salary Range: $90,000 to $100,000 per year

Schedule: Full-Time | 37.5 hours per week

WHY JOIN NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH?

At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

What We Offer…

• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 1 paid Flex Holiday each year
• Separate paid personal days
• Separate paid sick time
• $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

*Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.

WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic. 

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care. 

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities. 

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes. 

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide integrated, patient-centered care between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with no weekends, holidays, or evenings. Nursing at NMH is team-based, offering an excellent opportunity to learn and strengthen therapeutic skills in a multidisciplinary setting. The Registered Nurse will work with an adult (18+) population with severe and persistent mental illness.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional, patient-centered, psychiatric/mental health nursing to clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Complete nursing assessments of client’s bio=social needs including MSE and assessment of risk profiles.
• Provide medication per MD/NP orders, including injections.
• Provide medication education based on client’s need and assessed level of readiness and level of understanding.
• Practice integrated health by coordinating with other healthcare professionals and medical facilities.
• Participate in professional interdisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records.
• Provide guidance and emotional support to patients and their family members.
• Actively engage in supervision of at least one-hour individual supervision per month and three hours of group supervision.
• The Team R.N. is responsible for reviewing and approving competencies of new staff for the supervised medication program. 

Requirements

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

• Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Rhode Island.
• Previous psychiatric nursing experience preferred, which may include inpatient, outpatient, community support, emergency services.
• Bachelors of Science Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, detail orientated a must.
• Willingness to take an active role in professional growth and the supervision process.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to our facilities throughout the area.

APPLY NOW

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources: 

Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Tel: 401-846-1213

Fax: 401-324-6251

Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.